Cost of living in Malmo (Sweden) is 47% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland)
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Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Malmo (Sweden) is 51% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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Malmo | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 117 kr (1,519 kr) | 3,734 kr | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93 kr (1,217 kr) | 2,912 kr | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (717 kr) | 1,336 kr | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (201 kr) | 230 kr | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 38 kr (496 kr) | 969 kr | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 kr (449 kr) | 671 kr | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 53 kr (694 kr) | 1,308 kr | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 33 kr (427 kr) | 357 kr | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 16 kr (212 kr) | 429 kr | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (246 kr) | 570 kr | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 kr (1,343 kr) | 3,780 kr | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 kr (301 kr) | 348 kr | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (176 kr) | 469 kr | - 62% | |
Housing | - 52% | |||
Housing in Malmo (Sweden) is 52% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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Malmo | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,740 kr (204,894 kr) | 340,653 kr | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,553 kr (150,394 kr) | 286,067 kr | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,326 kr (30,277 kr) | 47,688 kr | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 9,190 kr (119,626 kr) | 235,307 kr | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,226 kr (81,046 kr) | 167,660 kr | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 410 kr (5,342 kr) | 38,801 kr | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 359 kr (4,676 kr) | 11,785 kr | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,279 kr (55,703 kr) | 102,930 kr | - 46% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,132 kr (14,731 kr) | 28,871 kr | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 67 kr (866 kr) | 2,604 kr | - 67% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 166 kr (2,165 kr) | 5,948 kr | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Malmo (Sweden) is 50% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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Malmo | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 992 kr (12,917 kr) | 19,374 kr | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 419 kr (5,448 kr) | 12,510 kr | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 933 kr (12,140 kr) | 26,016 kr | - 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,129 kr (14,702 kr) | 33,818 kr | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Malmo (Sweden) is 37% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 259,042 kr (3,372,060 kr) | 5,926,530 kr | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 kr (227 kr) | 319 kr | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 614 kr (7,992 kr) | 11,385 kr | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 319 kr (4,148 kr) | 9,859 kr | - 58% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Malmo (Sweden) is 42% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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Malmo | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,380 kr | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,917 kr | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 260 kr (3,384 kr) | 11,410 kr | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 41 kr (532 kr) | 697 kr | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 31 kr (397 kr) | 690 kr | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28 kr (370 kr) | 723 kr | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 28 kr (369 kr) | 640 kr | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (277 kr) | 448 kr | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 kr (3,837 kr) | 6,515 kr | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Malmo (Sweden) is 52% cheaper than in Reykjavik (Iceland) | ||||
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Malmo | Reykjavik | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 415 kr (5,407 kr) | 10,481 kr | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 274 kr (3,565 kr) | 3,967 kr | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 819 kr (10,657 kr) | 14,457 kr | - 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 750 kr (9,757 kr) | 22,876 kr | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 140 kr (1,825 kr) | 2,976 kr | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (553 kr) | 700 kr | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 72 kr (941 kr) | 1,332 kr | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 106,630 kr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.78 kr (23 kr) | 57 kr | - 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 290 kr (3,769 kr) | 26,467 kr | - 86% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67 kr (872 kr) | 1,796 kr | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 303 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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